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'Odyssey' of alternative fuel cars 1 comment for post 15182
A car show of alternative fuel vehicles – the National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Odyssey – is coming to the Sylvania Campus on Friday, Oct. 19 Posted October 15, 2012
All welcome at 'Bioneers' event
Members of the PCC community, as well as the general public, will have the opportunity to view and participate in the upcoming “Bioneers” sustainability conference in San Rafael, Calif. – without leaving Portland Posted October 12, 2012
RC's Learning Garden ribbon-cutting 2 comments for post 15196
Dozens of students and staff attended to get a look at the new raised beds for staff and students to cultivate plants and vegetables; view the newly installed artwork and signage; stroll the pumpkin patch; check out the the earthen oven; and learn about the garden's partnerships with the community and other PCC programs Posted October 12, 2012
PHOTOS: Congresswoman at RC
U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici was given the red carpet treatment at the Rock Creek Campus Posted October 8, 2012
State' s biggest solar array shines 9 comments for post 13654
The college recently introduced the 35,000-square-foot solar array, based at the Rock Creek Campus, to the public Posted August 29, 2012
Help build home for worms 3 comments for post 13524
If you’re interested in learning – and participating – in natural building techniques, consider volunteering in this year’s Village Building Convergence project to create a 10-foot-by-20-foot home for Sylvania’s worm bins Posted May 22, 2012
PCC leads way on hybrid research 18 comments for post 13093
The college’s Automotive Service Technology Program is taking its work on battery maintenance and developing training for technicians Posted May 21, 2012
Cascade sets up bike rentals
The Cascade ASPCC has a new bike rental program for students to increase access to affordable, sustainable transportation Posted February 7, 2012
Bikes, Segways take over Sylvania
Bicycles, Segways, and bus riding were some of the topics discussed during an alternative transportation fair in the Upper Mall at Sylvania Posted November 7, 2011
New tools tackle parking dilemma 1 comment for post 10783
The Ride Share Program and a GPS tool that tracks PCC shuttles are some of the innovations introduced fall term Posted November 3, 2011
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